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High protein cottage cheese chicken salad with banana peppers served in white bowl showing creamy texture

High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers

Creamy, high-protein chicken salad made with blended cottage cheese and tangy banana peppers - perfect for meal prep
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rotisserie chicken chopped into small chunks
  • 0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese 2% milkfat
  • 0.25 cup jarred banana peppers mild or spicy, diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion diced
  • 0.25 cup celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons green onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard or spicy mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, pulse cottage cheese, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese mixture with chopped chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery and green onion.
  3. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and evenly coated with the cottage cheese mixture.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Serve over lettuce, in pita pockets, or with crackers. Each serving provides approximately 25+ grams of protein.